Automation Technician- Entry Level

4 months ago

Macon, United States Cherokee Brick Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 19/hr.

Summary/Objective 

The automation technician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.  This position applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.  The electronics technician provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing. 

  

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

  1. Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges and test equipment. 
  1. Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment. 
  1. Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements. 
  1. Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components. 
  1. Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved. 
  1. Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed. 
  1. Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting. 
  1. Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical-level employees.     

 

Competencies 

  1. Technical Capacity. 
  1. Problem Solving/Analysis. 
  1. Decision Making. 
  1. Learning Orientation. 
  1. Teamwork Orientation. 

 

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

 

Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the manufacturing plant.  The noise level in the work environment in the manufacturing plant can be loud.  This position is occasionally performed in outside weather conditions. 

 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

 

When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.  The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position.  Days and hours work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 40 hours per week.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

 

Travel 

Some travel is expected for this position. 

 

Required Education and Experience 

High School Diploma / GED Equivalent  

 

Preferred Education and Experience 

  1. Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field. 
  1. Three to five years of experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields. 
  1. Three years computer experience/operation and PLC programming. 
  1. Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
  1. A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment, including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes. 
  1. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to calculate speeds, ratios, percentages and apply the concepts in practical situations. 

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

None required for this position. 

 

APP/EEO Statement 

Cherokee Brick & Tile Co. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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